Toyota 2001 Prius Owner's Manual page 180

6. After the coolant temperature
cooled to normal, again check the cool-
ant level in the reservoir. If necessary,
bring it up to half full again. Serious
coolant loss indicates a leak in the
system. You should have it checked as
soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.
If you have a flat tire—
has 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place well away from
the traffic. Avoid stopping on the center
divider of a highway. Park on a level
spot with firm ground.
2. Stop the hybrid system and turn on
your emergency flashers.
3. Firmly set the parking brake and put
the transmission in "P".
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
on the side away from traffic.
5. Read the following instructions thor-
oughly.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the
following to reduce the possibility of
personal injury:
Follow jacking instructions.
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Do not put any part of your body
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under a vehicle supported by a
jack. Personal injury may occur.
Do not start or run the hybrid sys-
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tem while your vehicle is supported
by the jack.
Stop the vehicle at a level firm
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ground, firmly set the parking brake
and put the transmission in "P".
Block the wheel diagonally opposite
to the one being changed if neces-
sary.
Make sure to set the jack properly
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in the jack point. Raising the ve-
hicle with jack improperly
tioned will damage the vehicle or
may allow the vehicle to fall off the
jack and cause personal injury.
Never get under the vehicle when
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the vehicle is supported by the jack
alone.
Use the jack only for lifting your
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vehicle during wheel changing.
Do not raise the vehicle with some-
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one in the vehicle.
When raising the vehicle, do not
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put an object on or under the jack.
Raise the vehicle only high enough
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to remove and change the tire.
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